Host

Thefederalgrill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant American restaurant in Houston is looking for hosts to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure a positive guest experience. Key responsibilities include managing reservations, welcoming guests, and maintaining the host stand's organization. Ideal candidates are friendly, have previous restaurant experience, and excel in clear communication and multitasking. Bring your resume and a great attitude during the open interviews from February 2 to February 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant hosting/server experience preferred.
• Clearly articulates when communicating to guests, staff, and managers.
• Understanding of inventory, COGS, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling reservations for guests via phone or in person.
• Using OpenTable to manage bookings.
• Welcoming guests by opening doors and seating them.

Skills

Friendly and guest focused personality

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

OpenTable

Job description

Federal American Grill opening in River Oaks!

We’re opening soon and building an incredible Restaurant team! If you love hospitality, fast-paced environments, and working with a team that feels like family—we want to meet you.

OPEN INTERVIEWS – WALK INS WELCOME

• Feb 2, 2026 – Feb 6, 2026
• 10am – 6pm
• 510 Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX. 77007

Bring your resume (if you have one) and a great attitude.

Job Summary

We are looking for hosts to join our team! Hosts are the first and last impression for our guests. We want hosts who are natural people-persons and can create a welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Clear communication, attention to details, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities all with a smile are key qualities for a Federal Host to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling reservations for guests via phone or in person
• Using OpenTable
• Communicating to managers, servers, bartenders, etc any guest special requirements
• Clear, friendly, positive communication on the phone to confirm reservations
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of Host stand
• Welcoming guests by opening the door, seating guests, holding door open for guests as they leave
• Occasionally placing togo food orders
• Managing flow of guests for seating and wait times
• Clean uniform and professional appearance

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant hosting/server experience preferred
• Friendly and guest focused personality
• Clearly articulates when communicating to guests, staff, and managers
• Understanding of inventory, COGS, and labor costs
• Smile, positive energy, optimistic